Phones are slowly ditching headphones jacks in the name of courage or cost-cutting or space, and while you could buy USB-C headphones or use a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, the easiest solution is to just kiss your wired headphones goodbye and switch to Bluetooth headphones. Wired headphones always seem to get tangled anyways, and going wireless means you can get further away from your phone while you listen. Bluetooth headphones come in a lot of styles, sizes, colors, and most importantly price points. There are $35 headphones and $350 headphones, and while they will have some differences in sound quality, build quality, and battery life, they all pair, connect, and disconnect the same way. Need help picking out a pair of headphones? Let us help! How to turn on Bluetooth on your phone Before your can use Bluetooth to pair and connect your headphones, you have to turn the Bluetooth on your Android phone on. Thankfully, it's easy to do. On your phone, swipe down the Notification shade from … [Read more...] about How to pair Bluetooth headphones with an Android phone
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Sony is selling its popular noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for their cheapest price — but there are only 10,000 pairs
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. MassdropSony makes one of the best pairs of noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones I've ever used. And right now, you can pick up a pair of the company's popular H.ear headphones for half off on Massdrop. Massdrop is an online marketplace that lets you save money on tech, clothes, watches, and much more by being part of a group purchase. If enough people decide to take advantage of a Massdrop deal, everyone saves; if too few people express interest, the deal expires. I reviewed the H.ear headphones a couple of years ago, and they're still a pair I recommend today. Here's why: Sony balanced the three features necessary to make these headphones great: audio quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Although they're not the best headphones I've ever heard — audiophiles will notice some audio … [Read more...] about Sony is selling its popular noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for their cheapest price — but there are only 10,000 pairs
How to use Bluetooth headphones with your Nintendo Switch
One great thing about gaming on the Nintendo Switch is that you can game anywhere you'd like. But if you're on the subway or a bus, you don't want your game audio to disturb those around you. You could use the headphone jack, but then you have the wire getting tangled between you and the Switch. Fortunately, there's a way to game on the go and use your favorite Bluetooth headphones. Here's how to use your Bluetooth headphones with the Nintendo Switch! The Switch doesn't let users pair Bluetooth headphones directly to it, so we'll need a workaround. You'll need to get a Bluetooth transmitter with an audio-in jack. The one we're using for this guide was $30 at the time of writing, and features Micro-USB for charging. I was actually able to charge it from the Switch, but you may not want to do that since it will cut into your gaming time. It included a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the box, so after grabbing some mounting tape from my toolbox I had everything I needed. See TROND 2-in-1 … [Read more...] about How to use Bluetooth headphones with your Nintendo Switch
Best Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
Best overall: Bose QuietComfort 35 Series I See at Amazon For years, the Bose brand has been the gold standard for active noise-canceling headphones, and its new Bluetooth over-ear model continues that proud tradition. Though other brands have edged closer to the company's top-tier quality over the years, we still think Bose is the headphone manufacturer to beat.The QuietComfort 35 Series I (QC35 I for short) was the company's first wireless pair of over-ear noise-canceling headphones, and it excels in comfort, quality, and muting the outside world. When it comes to rocking a good set with your iPhone for a flight or commute, the QC35 is simply the best.Bottom line: If you want Bluetooth headphones that deliver on comfort, epic noise cancellation, and overall sound quality, you can't go wrong with the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series I.Status: Released June 2016; its current successor is the QC 35 II, but the QC35 I is still our overall favorite. Why the Bose QC35 are the best The best … [Read more...] about Best Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
Grab a pair of Anker SoundBuds Slim+ Bluetooth headphones for just $22
The Anker SoundBuds Slim+ wireless Bluetooth headphones are down to $21.99 with code LGVDRPV3 on Amazon. That deal is down from a street price around $30 and is better than any direct discount, although these headphones see quite a few coupon code sales. The Slim+ last for up to seven hours of playtime and take just an hour and a half to fully charge. The aptX technology ensures the best sound quality even while using Bluetooth to connect. They are designed to be comfortable and resistant to water and sweat. Anker backs them up with an 18-month warranty. Users give them 4.1 stars based on 481 reviews. See on Amazon … [Read more...] about Grab a pair of Anker SoundBuds Slim+ Bluetooth headphones for just $22